Erin's Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Cream cheese is the key to this delicious and creamy broccoli soup with Cheddar cheese and onion.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 669 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups milk
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
• 2 bunches broccoli, chopped
• 0.5 cup margarine
• 0.5 onion, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a pot. Add broccoli and onion; cook at a boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 2

Combine milk, margarine, flour, and cream cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until the margarine melts and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir Cheddar cheese into the milk mixture; cook and stir until the Cheddar melts completely.

Step 4

Pour the broccoli mixture into the cheese mixture in the large pot; stir well.